Slicer Performing Arts Club (SPArC) 5K Run and Walk
About this race
Please join us for the second annual Slicer Performing Arts Club (SPArC) 5K run and walk. Runners, joggers, trotters, and walkers are welcome to come out to support the fine arts at La Porte High School. The course will start at La Porte High School, and move through the surrounding neighborhoods to Kesling Park before returning to the High School, where we will celebrate your victory! Medals will be awarded to the best overall men/women as well as top finishers in each age group. Come join us, RAIN OR SHINE!
For 4th Graders and under, there is the Mini Slicer Sprint! A mad dash to the finish line before the main event for all those future Slicers! All Mini Slicer Sprint participants will receive a medal when they cross the finish line.
The first 100 registered runners will get a limited edition black and orange SPARC beanie!
Race parking and start will be in the South Lot at La Porte High School, which can be entered off of 10th Street. Additional parking is available in the North lot at the high school, which can be entered off I Street.
SPArC is a non-profit organization that supports all the performing arts at La Porte High School. All proceeds will go directly to the students and their programs, including: The La Porte Marching Band, Show Choir, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Performing Arts Center, Color and Winter Guards, and all other musicians, thespians, singers, and performing Slicers!
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SPArC 5 K Run & Walk
Mini Slicer Sprint!
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